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Spiced Apple Cider Loaf Cake Recipe

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This Spiced Apple Cider Loaf Cake is a moist, flavorful treat that combines the warmth of autumn spices with the natural sweetness of apples and reduced apple cider. Topped with a cinnamon sugar crunch, this loaf is perfect for cozy mornings and afternoon snacks.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups of apple cider
  • 1 cup of vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 cup of grated apples, drained and packed tightly

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

Topping

  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon of butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready to bake the loaf cake evenly.
  2. Prepare Pan: Grease a loaf pan and line it with a parchment paper sling, leaving enough excess on either side to lift the cake out after baking; set aside.
  3. Reduce Apple Cider: Pour the apple cider into a saucepan over medium to medium-high heat and bring it to a light boil. Continue cooking until the cider reduces to about 3/4 cup to intensify the flavor.
  4. Prepare Apples: While the cider reduces, grate two large apples and place the grated apples in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out most of the excess moisture to avoid excess liquid in the batter.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, the drained grated apples, and the reduced apple cider until fully combined.
  6. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, baking powder, and baking soda into the wet mixture. Gently fold and mix only until just combined to avoid over-mixing.
  7. Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface.
  8. Make Topping: In a small dish, combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until it resembles a wet sand mixture.
  9. Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping over the surface of the batter in the loaf pan.
  10. Bake: Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with just a few dry crumbs, not wet batter. If needed, continue baking until the center is set.
  11. Cool: Once baked, transfer the loaf pan to a cooling rack and let it cool for about 15 minutes. Then, use the parchment paper sling to lift the loaf out of the pan and continue cooling on the rack.
  12. Serve: Slice the loaf cake and enjoy the spiced, moist flavors.
  13. Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Grating and draining the apples helps control moisture, preventing a soggy loaf.
  • Reducing the apple cider intensifies its sweetness and flavor impact in the cake.
  • The cinnamon sugar topping adds a delightful crunchy texture that contrasts the soft crumb.
  • Check baking progress carefully near the end to avoid over- or under-baking; every oven varies.
  • For a dairy-free or vegan variation, substitute the butter and eggs accordingly.

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